Category: Environment

East Africa is often in the spotlight for its vast savannas, towering mountains, and abundant wildlife. However, an often-overlooked yet crucial element shaping the region’s climate and potential is its wind regime. Powerful and consistent, these winds, particularly those funneling through the northern Kenyan corridor between Mount Kulal and Mount Nyiru, are a subject of…

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A conference held in Isiolo last week brought together key stakeholders to address the urgent challenges facing Northern Kenya, paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous future. The event underscored the vital importance of climate adaptation in driving sustainable development across the region. Historically, Northern Kenya—especially the counties of Isiolo, Marsabit, and Samburu—has…

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Climate change is wreaking havoc on pastoralist communities, with erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and unpredictable weather patterns disrupting traditional livelihoods. To survive and thrive in this new reality, these communities are turning to their ancestral wisdom – traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). TEK is a body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs accumulated by indigenous peoples over…

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The Horn of Africa, a region historically plagued by conflict, climate change, and water insecurity, is at a crossroads.  The interconnected challenges facing the region necessitate a collaborative approach that transcends national borders.  Transboundary cooperation has emerged as a critical strategy to address these complex issues and build a more resilient future for the Horn…

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The Alliance for the Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched dialogues with Kenyan youth.  They seek to tackle pressing agricultural and climate change issues. AGRA sees young people as key drivers of innovation and sustainable development.  Their goal is to empower these youths as crucial stakeholders in the future of the sector. A leading…

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Kenya has launched the Sub-National Children’s Climate and Disaster Risk Model (CCDRM). This innovative tool is designed to provide critical data and insights on the vulnerabilities of children in climate change and disasters, empowering policymakers and practitioners to implement targeted interventions. The CCDRM offers a comprehensive overview of the climate and disaster risks facing children…

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 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is grappling with a severe funding shortfall as it races to provide life-saving aid to millions affected by a crippling drought in southern Africa. Despite securing $80 million of the required $400 million, the organization faces a daunting challenge in addressing the region’s growing humanitarian crisis. The 20%…

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East Africa has become a critical battleground against the escalating severity of extreme weather events. The region faces a daunting combination of droughts, floods, and cyclones, which have caused widespread devastation to communities, agriculture, and economies. Traditional weather forecasting methods have often been inadequate, failing to provide sufficient warning time and accuracy to mitigate the…

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have formed a strategic partnership.  This collaboration aims to tackle the urgent issues confronting pastoralist communities in Eastern Africa. The partnership will focus on addressing these pressing challenges through coordinated efforts. The €47 million program aims to enhance food security,…

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Carbon trading, a market-based mechanism for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, holds the promise of both environmental progress and economic growth.  By assigning a monetary value to carbon emissions, governments incentivize businesses to reduce their pollution.  Companies exceeding emissions caps purchase credits from those emitting less, fostering innovation in cleaner technologies. At the core of this…

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